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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Developer - **Company:** SNP Group - **Location:** Heidelberg, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Message Broker, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Java Application Server, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Caching, Backend, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/dec7e0daf33640403d9e889983d1d67dc9 ## About the Role * Extensive hands-on experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development using Java. * Proven track record as a Software Architect or Technical Lead. * Deep expertise in Java ecosystem and frameworks, particularly Spring Boot. * Solid understanding of cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). * Knowledge of SQL databases, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ), and caching strategies. * Strong background in CI/CD, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code. * Experience with AWS services is an advantage. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus). ## Description You can work remotely or at our location(s) in Heidelberg, Hamburg, Berlin, Thale, Magdeburg or Munich Your Mission: Join our team! * Take ownership of the overarching system architecture, defining the technical vision and strategy for enterprise-level Java applications. * Design scalable, secure, and resilient microservices and distributed systems, ensuring high performance and long-term maintainability. * Lead technical decision-making, evaluating new frameworks, tools, and cloud technologies to keep the tech stack modern and efficient. * Together with other architects, you will mentor and guide engineering teams, promoting best practices in clean code, design patterns, and test-driven development. * Collaborate closely with product management, stakeholders, and other architects to align technical solutions with business goals. * Work with other architects to establish and enforce architectural standards, ensuring robust API design, data modeling, and seamless integration between services. * Drive improvements in CI/CD processes, deployment strategies, and overall DevOps culture within the engineering organization. * Stay ahead of technology trends and assess their relevance and potential impact on the organization., * Design scalable, secure, and resilient microservices and distributed systems, ensuring high performance and long-term maintainability. * Lead technical decision-making, evaluating new frameworks, tools, and cloud technologies to keep the tech stack modern and efficient. * Together with other architects, you will mentor and guide engineering teams, promoting best practices in clean code, design patterns, and test-driven development. * Collaborate closely with product management, stakeholders, and other architects to align technical solutions with business goals. * Work with other architects to establish and enforce architectural standards, ensuring robust API design, data modeling, and seamless integration between services. * Drive improvements in CI/CD processes, deployment strategies, and overall DevOps culture within the engineering organization. * Stay ahead of technology trends and assess their relevance and potential impact on the organization. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)